Daily driving a Historic car? risky?
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Daily driving a Historic car? risky?
So i picked up a 89 CRX HF to use as a beater. I live in maryland and inspections are a pain in the ass here.
But in january the car will be 20 years old. So i was thinking of registering it as Historic.
On the website they say this
"the vehicle must only be used for activities such as antique exhibitions and parades, and not for daily driving."
So my question is does anyone on here have any cars that they use as DD's running historic plates? I see ppl driving muscle cars with historic plates all the time.
Do you think ill get any grief from the po po?
Thanks...
But in january the car will be 20 years old. So i was thinking of registering it as Historic.
On the website they say this
"the vehicle must only be used for activities such as antique exhibitions and parades, and not for daily driving."
So my question is does anyone on here have any cars that they use as DD's running historic plates? I see ppl driving muscle cars with historic plates all the time.
Do you think ill get any grief from the po po?
Thanks...
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Re: Daily driving a Historic car? risky?
A 1989 CRX is not a fucking historic car are you fucking kidding me? And yes, if you get historic plates for a fucking CRX and I find out what they are, i'm going to report you to every cop in the 757.
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Re: Daily driving a Historic car? risky?
Antique Tags? Never heard of Historic, that may be a Maryland thing. And if you are gonna try and pull that on a CRX I hope the "Po-Po" harass you.
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Re: Daily driving a Historic car? risky?
FUCK ,
Why dont you calm down asshole. He was just asking a question, Why does there always have to be a prickass in every thread?
I wish I could help him because I am just not sure, If the CRX is in great condition it will be even MORE of a special sought after car, one day.
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Re: Daily driving a Historic car? risky?
If the vehicle is 20yrs old and thats what the law states is a requirement i dont see why you couldn't use them. Not knowing the requirements for 'historic tags' especially for MD i'm not much help.
quickly search DMV under Virginia.
quickly search DMV under Virginia.
Antique Plates
A vehicle must be over 25 years old and used primarily for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities to qualify for antique status. (The vehicle may be used for infrequent pleasure trips of under 250 miles, and to obtain repair work.)
Should your vehicle meet the antique standards, you may choose to apply for antique plates or vintage plates. The latter are the plates issued in the vehicle's model year. You'll have to supply the vintage plates, however, and the plates must pass an inspection at the DMV office.
The DMV provides a look at the the two types of antique plates available.
To apply for either the antique or vintage plates, complete the following forms:
Vehicle registration
License plate application
Notarized antique license plate certification
The plates carry a one-time, $50 fee. The plates are permanent, don't need to be renewed, and are good as long as the vehicle ownership doesn't change.
If a vehicle is only required to display one plate, then you may opt to just use a single plate, attached to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, a front and rear plate must be displayed.
Take the paperwork and your payment to any DMV office, or mail everything to:
DMV Special Plates
P.O.Box 26668
Richmond, VA 23261-6668
Antique Plates for Everyday Vehicles
What if your vehicle is over 25 years old, but is used for routine transportation?
You may apply to use the vintage plates for your vehicle. However, the vehicle must be registered for general transportation, and you'll need to renew the plates, just like with standard plates. (The fee is the same as standard plates.) Also, the vehicle will need to pass the annual safety inspection.
A vehicle must be over 25 years old and used primarily for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities to qualify for antique status. (The vehicle may be used for infrequent pleasure trips of under 250 miles, and to obtain repair work.)
Should your vehicle meet the antique standards, you may choose to apply for antique plates or vintage plates. The latter are the plates issued in the vehicle's model year. You'll have to supply the vintage plates, however, and the plates must pass an inspection at the DMV office.
The DMV provides a look at the the two types of antique plates available.
To apply for either the antique or vintage plates, complete the following forms:
Vehicle registration
License plate application
Notarized antique license plate certification
The plates carry a one-time, $50 fee. The plates are permanent, don't need to be renewed, and are good as long as the vehicle ownership doesn't change.
If a vehicle is only required to display one plate, then you may opt to just use a single plate, attached to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, a front and rear plate must be displayed.
Take the paperwork and your payment to any DMV office, or mail everything to:
DMV Special Plates
P.O.Box 26668
Richmond, VA 23261-6668
Antique Plates for Everyday Vehicles
What if your vehicle is over 25 years old, but is used for routine transportation?
You may apply to use the vintage plates for your vehicle. However, the vehicle must be registered for general transportation, and you'll need to renew the plates, just like with standard plates. (The fee is the same as standard plates.) Also, the vehicle will need to pass the annual safety inspection.
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Re: Daily driving a Historic car? risky?
whiteasspeepee calm the fuck down!! The only requirement is that the car be 20 years old. Ive seen a few hondas (Not pristeen examples) running around with these plates.
Also my uncle has them on his Old Datsun pickup which is a piece of junk. Also in maryland there are no milage limits.
The only difference is that the plate says historic and you dont have to inspect the car.
Also my uncle has them on his Old Datsun pickup which is a piece of junk. Also in maryland there are no milage limits.
The only difference is that the plate says historic and you dont have to inspect the car.
